Oral Answers to Questions — Public Health – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 30 October 1947.
Sir Norman Hulbert
, Stockport
12:00,
30 October 1947
asked the Minister of Health if he is now prepared to release the Arundel Hotel, Arundel Street, W.6.2, for commercial purposes, as it is urgently required as office accommodation by firms wholly engaged in export business.
Mr Aneurin Bevan
, Ebbw Vale
Steps have already been taken to derequisition these premises.
Sir Norman Hulbert
, Stockport
Can the right hon. Gentleman say why there has been such a terrible delay in this matter?
Mr Aneurin Bevan
, Ebbw Vale
There is often delay in many of these matters because existing users have not yet been terminated.
Sir Norman Hulbert
, Stockport
Can the Minister tell us the previous use of that place?
Mr Aneurin Bevan
, Ebbw Vale
If the hon. and gallant Member puts a Question down, I will give all the information he requires.
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